Best Mexican Restaurants In Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Some of the best Mexican restaurants in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, are centrally located within the neighborhood. This community in Brooklyn features movie history you may not be aware of as well. John Travolta's "Saturday Night Fever" was filmed there in 1977. Bay Ridge was initially developed in 1879 as a resort area for the wealthier residents of Manhattan. Today, Bay Ridge still a quiet and beautiful waterfront charmer, with a great deal of blended culture.

Casa Pepe. One of the best Mexican restaurants in Bay Bridge is Casa Pepe. Opened in 1980, they serve authentic Spanish and Mexican cuisine, and have been called a "delightful dining experience" by the staff at "New York Magazine". Casa Pepe features an indoor fireplace to keep dining guests warm during winter, and a garden patio for dining when the weather is warm. Choose from delectable lunch and dinner menus, as well as 16 flavors of margaritas, sangria and pina coladas. Their wine cellar keeps 150 premium bottles on hand at all times, so patrons will always have a wide selection to choose from. Casa Pepe, 114 Bay Ridge Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220, 718-833-8865.

Circles Canteena. This Mexican restaurant in the heart of Bay Ridge not only serves delicious Mexican food, but also thin-sliced pizza for takeout or delivery. Circles Canteena is a casual fare restaurant, located near the Verrazano Bridge. The restaurant's canteena room is available for private parties or gatherings. To reserve this back room of the establishment, just call ahead for available dates and times. Circles Canteena also features live entertainment two nights a week. Monday is open-mike night, and Wednesday they feature live music to entertain their dining guests. Choose from a varied menu of Mexican, Italian and American foods served here. There are also a number of drinks and desserts available with your main entree. Circles Canteena, 8001 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209, 718-745-9160.

Mezcal's d'os Restaurant. Part of a small restaurant chain in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, this Mexican restaurant features signature entrees like vegetarian burritos, fajitas topped with lobster tails and shrimp and chicken sautéed in butter and garlic. There are 26 different fajita combinations offered in all on the Mezcal's menu. A couple of the scrumptious desserts you'll not want to miss are the deep-fried ice cream and the bola de fuego. Mezcal's d'os Restaurant, 7508 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 718-748-7007.